This weekend in Paris.
June 6-7, 2026
Paris has 500 events this weekend, led by Matisse, 1941-1954 at Centre Pompidou. Every event is ranked by editorial quality, not sponsorship.
EXHIBITIONS
Matisse, 1941-1954
At Grand Palais, this exhibition illuminates Matisse's prolific final years, presenting three hundred works of unprecedented vitality: draw…
EXHIBITIONS
Hilma af Klint
Pioneering Swedish artist (1862-1944) whose esoteric paintings predated Kandinsky and Malevitch. Works combine geometric abstraction, bold…
EXHIBITIONS
Nan Goldin. This Will Not End Well
Nan Goldin presents her first French retrospective of video work and slideshows - 'films made of photographs'. Grand Palais showcases an in…
EXHIBITIONS
Matisse 1941-1954
In the bright light of his final years, Matisse invented a new language of cut forms and pure colour. Over 230 paintings, drawings, books a…
EXHIBITIONS
Hilma af Klint
Pioneer of abstraction whose work reshaped modernism. This first French retrospective reveals her visionary universe through monumental com…
Pick a vibe.
Live Music Night
Evening gigs, DJ sets, and concerts starting after dark.
MUSIC
The Echo of the Seasons
Young audiences programming at Théâtre du Châtelet. Family-friendly musical performances and creative experiences.
MUSIC
Enchanting! - Châtelet Musical Club
Musical theatre nights at Théâtre du Châtelet, the city's premier venue for song and dance.
MUSIC
Les Deux Pêcheurs
Young audience programme at Théâtre du Châtelet in the 1st arrondissement.
MUSIC
Concerto Danzante at Philharmonie de Paris
Contemporary dance and waacking swing through the history of the concerto. Renowned artists perform emblematic works by Vivaldi and Bach in…
Family Day
Puppets, magic, workshops, and zero boredom.
FAMILY
Reading with a Dog - Stories of Woof
Meet Daphné and her dog Alakay at Médiathèque Hélène Berr. Discover the gentle and mindful connection between humans and animals through st…
FAMILY
Ice Skating at Accor Arena
Whether you grip the boards or spin with grace, all skill levels welcome at Accor Arena's ice rink in Bercy. Flex your legs, push back and…
OUTDOOR
Poétobus
Mobile poetry library from the Normandy House of Poetry travels to Belleville's viewpoint, Emmanuel Fleury square, Maison des Fougères, rue…
FAMILY
Costume Roleplay Evening at Bibliothèque Buffon
Special costume roleplay evening at Bibliothèque Buffon, part of the city libraries' focus on clothing. Come in costume.
Culture Walk
Exhibitions, photography, and art you can argue about over coffee.
EXHIBITIONS
Matisse, 1941-1954
At Grand Palais, this exhibition illuminates Matisse's prolific final years, presenting three hundred works of unprecedented vitality: draw…
EXHIBITIONS
Hilma af Klint
Pioneering Swedish artist (1862-1944) whose esoteric paintings predated Kandinsky and Malevitch. Works combine geometric abstraction, bold…
EXHIBITIONS
Nan Goldin. This Will Not End Well
Nan Goldin presents her first French retrospective of video work and slideshows - 'films made of photographs'. Grand Palais showcases an in…
EXHIBITIONS
Matisse 1941-1954
In the bright light of his final years, Matisse invented a new language of cut forms and pure colour. Over 230 paintings, drawings, books a…
Stage Night
Theatre, dance, and performances that deserve a standing ovation.
THEATRE
Bassem Youssef - The Belly of The Beast
International comedian and satirist Bassem Youssef performs in English (unsubtitled) at Salle Pleyel as part of his world tour.
MUSICAL
Folies Bergère programme
Paris's oldest music hall since 1869, home to legendary entertainers. Today it hosts musical comedies, concerts and one-man shows several e…
THEATRE
Totally Crazy at Crazy Horse Paris
Avant-garde cabaret since 1951 near the Champs-Élysées, featuring artistic nudity and intricate lighting choreography by Alain Bernardin.
THEATRE
Totally Crazy at Crazy Horse Paris
Avant-garde cabaret since 1951 near the Champs-Élysées, featuring artistic nudity and intricate lighting choreography by Alain Bernardin.
Open Air
Festivals, terraces, parks. Leave the couch behind.
EXHIBITIONS
Blank Turns - Pauline Curnier Jardin
Pauline Curnier Jardin's exhibition starts with deviation and detour. Her fragmented narrations construct zones where fiction, ritual and d…
PAINTING
Plant-Based Inks and Open-Air Watercolour
Learn to make your own plant-based inks then use them in open-air watercolour painting. Extract natural pigments from vegetables to create…
MUSIC
We Love Green Festival at Bois de Vincennes
Major festival featuring live music, encounters and discovery across the Vincennes forest, with international and French artists performing…
MUSIC
More Womxn On Stage Festival at Petit Bain
Fourth edition of the More Womxn On Stage Festival returns to Petit Bain in the 13e, celebrating women and non-binary performers.
Zero Euro Weekend
Great plans that cost absolutely nothing.
EXHIBITIONS
Up Rue Vilin
Open-air exhibition at Parc de Belleville exploring Rue Vilin, once the emblematic heart of old Belleville, now disappeared from the urban…
EXHIBITIONS
Exhibition: Seeing the Sea
Journey through this powerful and fragile ecosystem, from its depths to its shores. Meet its human and non-human inhabitants and confront w…
EXHIBITIONS
Guided tour for adults: Seeing the Sea
Adult-led tour of Seeing the Sea at MAIF Social Club with cultural mediators sharing insights into the exhibition's themes and artworks.
EXHIBITIONS
Guided tour for young children: Seeing the Sea
Adapted tour of Seeing the Sea at MAIF Social Club blending visual art with sensory discovery for toddlers and their carers.
